# Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Clark Adams Building,105 W Adams St

- Record number: **SO2025-0018754**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Finance
- Introduced: Jul 16, 2025
- Final action: Sep 25, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=475E9F1D-5A62-F011-BEC1-001DD80533F0)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 25, 2025

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 25, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/38ED1657-3463-F011-BEC1-001DD8301D22).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18)

## Timeline

- Jul 16, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Sep 15, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Finance
- Sep 15, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance
- Sep 25, 2025: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [O2025-0018754 Mayoral Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c5b1b1ca-80aa-4d24-b58c-1a8233479bb6.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [SO2025-0018754 Exhibit B - Legal Description.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/78d01896-21fb-4d68-91d0-d17c8dd91a84.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0018754 - Exhibit C - Redevelopment Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c2cff501-9de5-49d9-9930-8faf79929d88.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0018754 Exhibit A - Additional Financing Terms.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6260bea1-65a6-42f0-8610-e0c6ff292abd.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0018754 C.L. Finance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3cecc9e1-0d42-4a01-9159-4b75c9518d51.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SO2025-0018754 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/644ae9a3-4562-4f70-87c4-e07d0a6d4356.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0018754.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d251e62d-a295-492c-8185-f3e7b3762c38.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0018754 Exhibit A - Additional Financing Terms.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f09ba806-5e10-45fa-8713-b4d570faf301.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0018754 Exhibit B - Legal Description.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6cd0f853-422c-45cd-9bb8-ad897dcf0f3e.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0018754 Exhibit C - Redevelopment Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1698b98d-a093-42cf-b9c7-118f3fef447c.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0018754 EDS.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b7298a2c-625b-418d-b5e4-25229c4ae6c1.pdf) (EDS)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- 105 Adams Development Llc: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR 105 W. ADAMS (7 filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Michael Ezgur; matched by street address)
- 105 Adams Development Llc: PD FOR 105 W. ADAMS (1 filing, Apr 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025; Rolando Acosta; matched by street address)
- 105 Adams Development, Llc: TIF ASSISTANCE (2 filings, Apr 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025; Ann Moroney; matched by client named)
- 105 Adams Development, Llc: TIF (2 filings, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Liz Butler; matched by client named)
- 105 Adams Development, Llc: TIF, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND SBA APPROVALS (1 filing, Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025; Liz Butler; matched by client named)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | Yea | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | Yea | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) | Yea | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | Yea | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) | Yea | $1,033 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) | Yea | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) | Yea | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | Yea | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | Yea | $750 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc); Liz Butler (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | Yea | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) | Yea | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) | Yea | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | Yea | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |
| [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) | Yea | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, Llc) |

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